Oh, Gwymplane—the last thing she said—was so like—so like——

Duchess

Maybe it is a stanza that he says to all of us. Poets are peculiar creatures—they have their lines by heart and insist upon repeating them, even at the wrong moment.

Dea [staggers]

Gwymplane, my love—for you are my love—I am terribly hurt somewhere—Let us go.

Gwymplane

[Supporting Dea and turning to the Duchess.]

You did not have your pleasure, I know, and——

Duchess [pointing imperiously]

Go, clown. I can add the situation up myself. No, I think I want another word with you.